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Music Performance Graduate Certificate at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

Two-year graduate programme for students who have completed undergraduate music education or equivalent and wish to concentrate full-time on developing their discipline.

Duration: 2 years (16 units)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

16 units of Graduate Certificate Music Performance (4 units per semester) including individual instruction, studio class and two ensembles or equivalent, in disciplines such as guitar, keyboard, strings, vocal arts, winds and percussion or jazz. An approved Practicum (MUSC 596) is required before graduation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A performance audition is required, with repertory determined by the student's primary department. Applicants have completed undergraduate education in music or its equivalent.

Duration: 2 years (16 units)

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